Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member for the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. This position requires teaching on a course-by-course basis, developing course materials, and assessing student performance.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Agriculture or a closely related field, with teaching experience preferred. The job is based in Commerce, Texas, with flexible instruction methods including on-campus, off-campus, or online.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Agriculture required to teach undergraduate courses.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Candidates with relevant professional credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours in the discipline.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus.
• Assess grades based on participation and performance.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture or closely related field

Terminal degree in Agriculture or closely related field

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

SUMMARY

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course-by-course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on‑campus, off‑campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus to meet department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in‑class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist or mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Agriculture or a closely related field is required to teach undergraduate courses; a terminal degree in Agriculture or a closely related field is required to teach graduate courses.
• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.